Mullen Automotive, Inc. has announced that Papé Truck has ordered 43 Class 3 EV trucks (see image above) and seven Class 1 EV cargo vans valued at $3.2 million.
Vehicle deliveries begin immediately and include the Class 3 stake body, Morgan box truck with side door, Knapheide Phenix service body, and Knapheide aluminum stake body. The Papé order also includes Class 1 and Class 3 parts supply to stock on hand for fast warranty service and repair work.
Papé recently became Mullen’s seventh franchise dealer partner, expanding fleet opportunities for the company’s full line of commercial electric vehicles. With over 30 locations, Papé is a premier, full-service Kenworth truck dealer in the west, offering an extensive parts inventory and best-in-class service departments dedicated to providing reliable, durable trucking equipment solutions that help its customers meet their operational needs and uptime standards.
To continue this partnership with customers now facing adapting to evolving regulations, Kenworth provides zero-emission trucks for a wide range of applications.
The partnership aligns with Mullen’s commitment to providing widespread access to its innovative electric vehicles and Papé’s dedication to offering a variety of transportation solutions to meet all of its customers’ needs. With a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and a vast network across the West, Papé will play a crucial role in introducing Mullen’s commercial EVs to a broader market.
“Papé is a well-respected commercial dealer with locations in key West Coast markets,” said David Michery, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mullen Automotive. “Papé’s expertise and reach will play a crucial role in establishing new Mullen customers across the US.”
Mullen’s commercial EV lineup includes the Mullen ONE, Class 1 EV cargo van, and Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, purpose-built to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery. Both vehicles are available for sale and in full compliance with US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, EPA, and CARB certifications.
The Mullen THREE was recently qualified for a $15,000 incentive through the State of Massachusetts MOR-EV program and a $45,000 cash rebate voucher through the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP). The Mullen ONE is also eligible for the MOR-EV program with a $3,500 rebate in Massachusetts. When combined with the $7,500 Federal Tax Incentive, both vehicles offer substantial savings for commercial fleet customers.
Papé Kenworth is a part of The Papé Group, a capital equipment provider in the West. For over 85 years, Papé has worked to maximize customers' uptime through top-quality equipment, convenient maintenance service, and the best customer service. This fourth-generation, family-owned company is dedicated to providing customers with quality products and unmatched service. It is a leading supplier of construction, logging, material handling, landscaping, trenching, and farm equipment, as well as semi-trucks and warehouse products. To learn more about Papé Kenworth, please visit www.PapeKenworth.com.
Mullen Automotive is a Southern California-based automotive company building the next generation of commercial electric vehicles with two vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi (120,000 square feet) and Mishawaka, Indiana (650,000 square feet). To learn more about Mullen, visit www.MullenUSA.com.